Art is not just pictures. An artist’s skill is used to make pictures and sculptures that tell a story and are pleasant to look at. That is what art is all about. Statues and stained glass windows are made for the same reasons. Study the art around you, and try your hand at making your own.
(Bear handbook page 214)
9a – Do an original art project and show it at a pack meeting. Every project you do counts as one requirement. Here are some ideas for art projects:
- Mobile or wire sculpture
- Collage
- Silhouette
- Mosaic
- Acrylic painting
- Clay sculpture
- Watercolor painting
- Silk screen picture
9b – Visit an art museum or picture gallery with your den or family.
9c – Find a favorite outdoor location and draw or paint it.
Related achievements, electives, or other awards
- 9a – Art Belt Loop requirement #2, or Pin requirements #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, or #11
- Also Astronomy Belt Loop Requirement #2 or Pin requirements #1, #7, or #10
- 9b – Art Pin requirement #1
- 9c – Art Belt Loop requirement #2 or Art Pin requirement #11
